Addressing Perceptions of Low- and No-Calorie Sweeteners in the Healthcare Practitioner Community

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Understanding HCP Perspectives

Understanding Healthcare Provider Perceptions of LNCS

Misperceptions are not new about low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCSs) within the healthcare practitioner (HCP) community and among consumers. Some confusion can be attributed to the mixed literature on LNCSs that results from variation in study hypotheses, design, interpretation and communication. Understanding HCP perspectives on LNCSs supports science-based information delivery to patients and clients. The first step in understanding these perspectives is to conduct a review of publicly available information, including published literature, surveys, market research and HCP professional organization policy statements, among other materials. This will inform the design of a more robust HCP survey to fill in gaps, and ultimately the content and delivery of science-based information appropriate to each topic. The objectives of Phase II of this project are to directly engage with HCPs, to: 1) assess HCPs' perspectives on the use of LNCSs for achieving various dietary goals; and 2) evaluate the effectiveness of science-based information on the safety evaluation process of LNCSs for addressing HCPs misperceptions of LNCSs.

The Low- and No-Calorie Sweeteners Committee seeks to develop and communicate the science related to how the consumption of LNCSs can contribute to overall health and wellness. This includes the role of LNCSs in taste perception and food choices. See recent publications and upcoming events to learn more about the committee’s work.

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Webinar: FDA Regulatory Review Process For Food Additives-Including Low And No Calorie Sweeteners

Webinar: SWEET PERCEPTIONS: RD Perceptions & the Science on Low- & No-Calorie Sweeteners

Project Investigators

Dr. Alissa Nolden
University of Massachusetts Amherst

Committee Publications

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